Thousands demonstrated in Hong Kong against the conference of the World Trade Organisation. Copied to clipboard Hundreds of people fought police, who used pepper spray and tear gas. See BBC news for pictures: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4537666.stm riots China Asia Hong Kong World Trade Organization (WTO)
Hong Kong Phooey - WTO conference ends with the usual promises After its Hong Kong summit, at which thousands of people demonstrated and fought with riot police SchNEWS examines the differences between the WTO’s words and its practices.
20,000 farmers and workers riot in China Hunan city, Yongzhou, central China; around 20,000 farmers and laid off workers have rioted and clashed with 1,000 police armed with guns and…
Chinese riot over detention of activist Angry villagers in China's Shandong province have rioted in support of a blind activist who has been under house arrest for campaigning against forced sterilisations and abortions.
On tap at the WTO: Private water The focus of the Hong Kong round for rich western nations is to squeeze every drop of money they can by privatising public services. When it comes to water systems, that can be deadly.
